corruption in public sector
Governments come and go, but bribery stays on
Latest BBS survey reveals enduring corruption in public services
21 June 2025
Bangladesh is still stuck in the vicious cycle of corruption
The latest global corruption index again paints a troubling picture
12 February 2025
Make wealth disclosure mandatory for judges
Transparency is key to ensuring judicial integrity
7 January 2025
A sinkhole of corruption
TIB study reveals massive corruption in RHD projects
10 October 2024
Disclosure of assets by state officials a much-needed step
Authorities must check corruption by government employees
3 September 2024
Relaxing service rules will only exacerbate corruption
Govt should instead toughen up rules for employees given current trends
4 July 2024
Zero tolerance, but plenty of clearance?
The corrupt should have no place in public service
30 June 2024
We can't let the Matiur family drama obscure the bigger picture
Govt must ensure accountability for those exploiting public office
24 June 2024
Don’t reward corrupt, negligent public servants
Bangladesh needs an accountable, service-oriented administrative system
11 June 2024
Civil service needs a major overhaul
Bureaucrats’ resistance, political inertia key barriers to reforms
17 May 2024
A perplexing decision by Bangladesh Bank
Who will gain from its restrictions on media access?
28 April 2024
With great power comes great scrutiny. State officials aren't above it
Draft service rules raise concerns of further corruption in public sector
6 March 2024
Don't institutionalise conflicts of interest
Questionable formation of parliamentary committees raises concerns
13 February 2024
Why are so many ACC cases unresolved?
Authorities must ensure quick, proper disposal of corruption cases
10 February 2024
A symbol of wasteful public spending
Government must properly utilise buildings long lying unused
26 October 2023
Corruption, corruption, everywhere
The planning minister’s comments in this regard should be taken seriously.
12 September 2023
Prison reform is the need of the hour
CAG audit report on Dhaka Central Jail demands appropriate response
6 August 2023
Disconnecting illegal gas lines was long overdue
But we must also address the hidden reality behind it
11 July 2023
Stop giving free rein to the corrupt
Drastic steps needed to save SMEs from being gobbled up by corruption
22 March 2023
Don't let corruption hurt businesses
What happened to the government's zero-tolerance policy against corruption?
30 January 2023